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Ruidoso Downs

Ruidoso, NM
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Ranked #6 of 14 attractions in Ruidoso
Type: Horse Tracks
Description: Racetrack that is the home to the world's richest quarter-horse race.
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libbyswin
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53 reviews 53 reviews
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46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

nothing better for us then sitting at a counter seat (we like them better then box!) and smelling the fresh pines and cool breezes while betting on horses. Love it.

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Bethany, Oklahoma
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

visited the casino, horses not racing yet. Played the slots for a while. Pretty location! Should stop by if you are passing thru.

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Hatch, New Mexico, United States
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22 reviews 22 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Love the Downs for a day of racing! Nice facilities, friendly staff, great food! Summertime in Ruidoso mountains is cool, perfect weather. Some weekends are extremely busy. Check online or call ahead for schedules. Let's go to the races!

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159 helpful votes 159 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

If you like racetracks, you will love this one. It is busy, active, fun, and as casual or formal as you make it by where you choose to sit. Fun, fun, fun.

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Abilene
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2012

We like the races. The employees at the tract are very customer friendly and will help you whether trying to decide where to sit, what to eat, or how to "vote" on the horses. A relaxing day in the summer to watch beautiful animals race!

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Rapid City, South Dakota
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

I spent a few hours at this casino and wasn't impressed. The staff was excellent; it was a matter of this being a smoking establishment (just a personal pet peeve of mine to leave a place smelling like an ashtray) and my experience at the little pub and grill was unpleasant. There was a table of loud, foul-mouthed patrons sitting... More

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Granbury, Texas
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

The racetrack is beautifully located----surrounded by beautiful mountains, clean, fresh air and low humidity. The track is lots of fun and well run, with many seating options, most of which you must pay a fee. There is free seating, however. As for the casino-----save your money! Their slot machines must be amongst the very tightest in the nation, and my... More

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Azle, Texas
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

In anticipation of visiting Ruidoso Downs, as it's a place that's interested me all my life, I was very disappointed by the rundown appearance of the casino and racetrack. It was after Labor Day so the horses weren't running but we did look around the racetrack area. It appears to be the same set-up as when constructed. Nothing appeared updated.... More

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Salt Lake City
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52 reviews 52 reviews
36 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

Mostly short sprints or races, still a pleasant way to spend a couple hours. food and bar counters on site. area clean. shuttle from parking lot to track if desired/needed.

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Stephenville, Texas
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2012

The track and stands are old and badly need a remodel.All facilities need an update. Casino is very small and cramped.payouts far and few between. Parking during All American weekend was a nightmare.

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